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2026 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Utah

3 Colleges in the United States
$18,430 Avg Student Debt
$56,736 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Fine Arts Badge [Fine Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for fine arts students.

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2026 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Utah

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fine arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Fine Arts Schools

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Weber State University tops our 2026 list of the best value fine arts schools in Utah. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the fine arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #2 makes Southern Utah University one of the best values for fine arts. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,962 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $12,886. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Southern Utah University generally make around $44,998. That is a strong return on a $12,886 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #3 place for fine arts. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $16,656 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $34,241 early in their careers. Set against $16,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value fine arts schools. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the fine arts program here. Fine Arts graduates of Dixie State College Of Utah earn a median of $23,524 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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